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New operational models in drug discovery and development: the role of patients' foundation
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Multiple sclerosis and rehabilitation: an overview on cost due to rehabilitation and use of different rehabilitation setting in Italy
No full textPeople with multiple sclerosis unmet perceived needs point toward a personalised intervention
No full textMentally simulated motor actions in neurorehabilitation. A pilot study in multiple sclerosis
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Factors that influence the employment status of people with multiple sclerosis: a multi-national study
No full textPaid employment is valuable for society and for the individual. A diagnosis of a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis (MS) can influence a person’s employment status. Previous studies have reported that demographic and disease-related aspects can predict whether a person with MS will leave their job. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that people with MS believe to contribute to their employment status and to determine whether any of these differentiate people with MS who are employed from those who are not employed. A multinational questionnaire assessed aspects related to employment that facilitate or hinder job maintenance. Data was collected in 18 European countries. A total of 1,141 questionnaires were completed. Of those responding, 694 (61%) subjects were employed and 477 (39%) were unemployed. The items that significantly differentiated the groups were related to MS symptoms, workplace environment and financial considerations. While MS influences employment status for many people who face difficult symptoms, aspects like a flexible work schedule and financial security are important and perhaps key to promoting job maintenance among people with MS
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